Blackberry Fruits Benefits And Disadvantage

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Blackberries are known as aggregate fruits which means, one fruit of blackberries can contains many smaller fruits called drupes. Blackberries have very dark purplish color that comes close to black just like its name. The taste of blackberries is very juicy and sweet so many people including children would love to just munch on this fresh fruit during summer – autumn season when blackberries are usually harvested.

Just like any other types of berries, this small fruits contains tons of benefits for our body from our hair to our heart and bones

This article will share with you several benefits that blackberries have as well as some disadvantages of blackberries for certain situation.

BENEFITS OF BLACKBERRY

1.Skin

Our skin is one of the most vital parts on our body that we sometimes take for granted. Our skin protects us from the sun and it is the first part of our body that is exposed to the free radical that is hardly avoidable these days

Anthocyanocide and polyphenols are two of the antioxidants found in blackberries. These two compounds are very good in fighting the free radicals. The addition of vitamin A and vitamin C only make this fruit even better. They help our skin to form collagen that can help the skin cell to regenerate and eventually will slows down aging process of our skin.

Blackberries contain about 85% water and bunch of fiber in its tiny body. This water consistency will surely keep our body hydrated and also help in detoxifying or cleansed our body fluids as well as maintain the elasticity of our skin.

The added vitamin A and vitamin C that have been mentioned before are not the only vitamins that are found in blackberries. Vitamin K in blackberries also will help our skin to rejuvenate. Making face mask from this fruit also can help to cleanse oily face and when use regularly it can reduce the oil level on our skin.

Not only the fruit it turns out that even from long ago, blackberries leafs contain tannin that can help blood from clotting. So the brew made from blackberries leafs is very good for helping scars and wounded skin and also can help to reduce the discoloration from the wound.

2.Hair

Many women dream to have a thick shiny strong and bouncy hair. Thanks to the vitamin C in the blackberries, this substance can help our hair to be stronger due to its ability to produce collagen.

The antioxidant content in the extract of this fruit can also help our hair to be damaged because of exposure to pollution and the sun every day. Hence, regular use of blackberry extract for our hair can bring significant result for a better hair.

3.General Health

Sore gum is one of a small disease in our body that can be so annoying. However, by consuming blackberries that is high in vitamin C, mild sore gum and other mild gum inflammation can also be reduced.

Other component in blackberries that are very beneficial for our health is the potassium. This material can lower the level of insulin in the body of diabetic people. Hence, it is recommended to have blackberries at least once a week for those who suffer this disease.

The strength of our bones also can be higher if we regularly eat blackberries. This is due to the high calcium level that is found in blackberries.

Blackberries are also very good producer of manganese, copper, and magnesium. All this factors are necessary in the production of our blood cells. Consumption of blackberry in the right amount can support the production of the red and white blood cells.

DISADVANTAGE OF BLACKBERRIES

If we compare the advantage and disadvantage of eating blackberries, we surely will find that the advantage of eating blackberries is so many more than the disadvantage. However, it is always good to know the other side of the coin as our reference.

The first disadvantage of consuming too much of this velvety fruit is that because of the strong pigmentation of this fruit, too much consumption of blackberry can affect the color of our urine. While healthy urine usually is golden yellow or clear white, however, the pigmentation of this fruit can cause your urine to turn darkened. Anyway, if you find your urine color does not look normal, it is always better to seek help from your paramedic straight away as it can also be symptoms of more serious problem such as problem with your kidney.

The second disadvantage is when the blackberries are not fresh or they are canned blackberries. While a cup of 100 grams blackberries might contains about 8 to 10 grams of sugar, canned blackberries in syrup can have sugar level reaching to 50 grams. This can of course affect your diet and can eventually cause obesity as well as diabetic. Hence, always opt for fresh blackberries instead of canned blackberries with added sugar.

While it is true that fiber is very important for our digestive health, and most of us like to eat high in fiber food as it can make us feel full longer so we don’t have to snack, however there are certain people who might need to limit their fresh blackberries intake. This will include people with diverticulitis as well as those who just had surgery performed on their intestines. The consumption of blackberries in this case might cause them uncomfortable feeling as well as further complication.

Considering both the benefits and the disadvantage of consuming blackberries, it is good to always make a wise decision based on our own health of how many blackberries you should consume within certain length of time. If you have further concern about consumption blackberries or even other fruits, it is always recommended to consult your doctor first.